At Grace we love to have fun with technology. During our weekly sessions in the computer lab, we explore technology and teach students to use it in a fun, safe and responsible way. Whether the kids are learning math facts, studying insect life cycles, or completing a research project, we use technology to enhance the classroom experience.

• Integration of all computer programs by completing multimedia projects.

• Computer coding.

SPANISH:

Our Spanish curriculum is an interactive curriculum using mainly music, games and fun activities to make learning a positive experience. Our curriculum also includes a Christian program in Spanish. This involves activities such as coloring and some workbook activities to reinforce Christian principals and to express God’s love. The students will also learn some Sunday school and Christmas songs throughout the year.

• 40 Minutes, 1 day a week.

• Students will continue to build on their basic listening and speaking skills.

• Start to conjugate some verbs such as “to be” and introduce themselves with more detail, express feelings, ask questions about the weather, communicate basic needs and desires.

• Continue to study colors.

• Practice counting in Spanish.

• Learn many calendar concepts, i.e. months, days of the week, & seasons.

• Begin to learn opposites, parts of the body, members of the family, different types of animals.

• School, household and food items will also be introduced.

• They will be able to tell their birthdays.

• Describe their family and some professions.

• Some geography, culture, and traditions of Latin America will be a part of the curriculum to understand and appreciate its people.

Our Art Program focuses on the basic elements and principles of Art encompassing past and present artists with various styles and techniques. Each student will create their own Art portfolio with the collection of all their art work throughout the year. Students use sketchbooks every class for design, practice, discovery, and exploration. Each month is dedicated to a specific artist, skill or theme, and creative projects are varied according to the grade level. It is believed that Art develops critical thinking and problem solving skills that will empower students throughout their lives. Our goal is to expose and educate students to appreciate the diversity in all art forms. Every year we build upon the skills and introduce new medium and tools.

The main objectives of our Library Program are to encourage students to develop a love of reading, teach students how to access information in any library setting through the Dewey Decimal System, help students select books appropriate to their age and reading levels based on Lexile reading scores, & to provide opportunities to build reading comprehension through the Reading Counts Program.

In our Music Program, students will learn how to properly sing, including breath control. Students will learn how to sing harmony. In addition, students will learn the art of performance as they prepare for two or more performances during the year. Through performing, students will gain self-confidence, stage presence, plus musical and theater experience. During the rehearsal process for the spring musical, students learn to project, acting, & re-acting. Students will continue learning the tools needed to read music. The tools include, identifying rhythms, notes, & dynamic markings. The process by which they will learn is mostly playing musical games and activities. Students will also learn to identify different styles of music in addition to instrument identification. Fourth Grade has an additional 30 minutes per week for recorder. Fourth grade students pick up where they left off in Third Grade recorder and play more advanced music. Students will learn more notes, different music styles and more difficult rhythms.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION:

The Physical Education Program focuses on fitness and health concepts, skill development and sportsmanship. The goal is to provide each student the tools needed to lead healthy and active lifestyles with a positive attitude. Presidential Fitness Program is included.

• Continued focus on developmental skills, and games, as well as developing skills necessary to participate in sports.